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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.95, 1,081.63 and 469.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.95, 1,081.63 and 469.07 is: 647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.95 : 1,081.63 = 469.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.95/1,081.63 = 469.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.95x = 1,081.63 × 469.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.95x = 507,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,360.18/783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.18

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